The Elegant Farmer
Where The Elegant Farmer is located
The Elegant Farmer sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Mukwonago for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Mukwonago center, 1545 Main St is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Mukwonago has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at The Elegant Farmer
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
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Planning apple picking near Mukwonago? Here's what's on file for The Elegant Farmer, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at The Elegant Farmer
The Elegant Farmer sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
The Elegant Farmer grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at The Elegant Farmer tracks the rest of Wisconsin. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
Hours & Season Dates
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where The Elegant Farmer is located
The Elegant Farmer sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Mukwonago for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Mukwonago center, 1545 Main St is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Mukwonago has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at The Elegant Farmer
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at The Elegant Farmer?+
Apple season at The Elegant Farmer runs from Late August to Late October.
What are The Elegant Farmer's hours?+
The Elegant Farmer is open Daily 8am-6pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at The Elegant Farmer?+
The Elegant Farmer grows Cortland, Empire, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at The Elegant Farmer?+
Beyond picking, The Elegant Farmer offers apple picking, apple pie, Bakery, Farm market, Pick-your-own.
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